{"id":2659,"date":"2019-02-26T10:07:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T16:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4ns.b9c.mywebsitetransfer.com\/?p=2659"},"modified":"2019-02-26T10:07:53","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T16:07:53","slug":"how-much-does-a-dental-implant-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpli.dental\/blog\/how-much-does-a-dental-implant-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a dental implant cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many factors and components to consider when discussing the cost of a dental implant. To begin, lets start with what a dental implant is. A dental implant is a metal structure that is implanted into the jaw bone to replace the root of a tooth. This is done through a surgical approach where a small amount of bone is removed to make room for the dental implant, the implant is then placed into the jaw and then is either covered over by the patients gums and sutures or with a metal healing cap. The implant is then typically left alone to allow the bone and implant surface to integrate. There are other components that need to be considered when getting a dental implant. Technically, the implant is only the metal piece that is placed into the bone but the tooth (crown) that is placed on top is commonly grouped in with a dental implant. The crown is made by a dental laboratory typically outside of the dental clinic. The crown can be made out of several materials and include porcelain, metal (gold), or zirconia. It is attached to the implant through what we call an abutment. The crown is either cemented or screwed onto the abutment. So in summary, a tooth that is replaced with a “dental implant” is made up of three parts,<\/p>\n